by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

See You, See You Not

July 25, 2006 12:59 AM EDT
views: 26 | rating: 9.8/10 (6 votes) | comments: 15

Someday, when I am all grown up, this haiku will be a full-fledged poem of love for humanity that, after infancy, can only be reached when the security walls are down. I hope I grow up soon. I love you.

See You, See You Not

I cannot see you
And reach into what I want--
Your mind's purity

© 2006 Jim Ross

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Comments: 15

Carol Roach Jul 25, 2006, 1:06am EDT
nice,

are any of us pure of mind and completely void of corruption or cynicism?
Marinela Kotsina Jul 25, 2006, 1:38am EDT
reach the mind's purity! I love this beautiful words.
thank you
love and light
Shaunee C. Jul 25, 2006, 2:15am EDT
cute little poem or words
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 2:16am EDT
If I didn't believe it I couldn't write it and keep the muse happy, Carol. But like I said, I'll have to grow up to be able to breach those walls and explain it properly. I'm working on it. Thanks for your your thoughtful remarks.
hiral h Jul 25, 2006, 2:19am EDT
Purity of mind- it can hardly be seen in today's world full of corruption and hatred. Keep up the good work.

God bless.
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 2:22am EDT
It's a little of both, Shaunee. I try to pen a prose sentiment that somehow enhances the haiku--somewhat like the warm up act of a vaudeville show. Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail, but one thing you can count on, I always reach for the truth.
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 2:29am EDT
Hardly seen, but there and seeking to reach others. That's part of it, Hiral. What we do in our daily lives, and what we do to satisfy our souls. Thanks for the kind comment.
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 2:33am EDT
Thanks Marinella and Barbara. I'm glad it struck a nice note.
Cheryl W. Jul 25, 2006, 6:30am EDT
Purity of the mind.....not always evident....but there inside, hidden waiting for someone to pull it out......
Anne B. Grote Jul 25, 2006, 8:23am EDT
love this one....something for all of us to think deeply about. Anne Grote
Patrick T. Jul 25, 2006, 9:17am EDT
Jim,
We are born with Purity of Mind. We cover it up with life's clutter yet it still lies inside of us. Waiting for our soul to begin the search. It is our Saving Grace.
Excellent work
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 9:56am EDT
. . . and what we are doing now, with this, is creating a conduit for it to flow to others. You nailed it. Thank you, Patrick.
Aileen F. Jul 25, 2006, 7:15pm EDT
It's an intriguing idea, Jim!
Jim Ross Jul 25, 2006, 7:46pm EDT
I agree, Aileen, it is intriguing. Thank you. But it's deeper than I am--artistically speaking. At least for now. For instance, the way we're communicating here is making us all closer. But we all have those walls in our walking, talking world. And in that world we are justifiably more fearful of plumbing our depths and expressing ourselves. And those selves, it is my belief, are grand and curious and beautiful.
stacy k. Mar 13, 2009, 2:35am EDT
In so many ways, that is how children are...their minds so pure, and we must "grow up" to be able to understand their innocence and faith. Points nation

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